﻿{"id":3617,"date":"2021-07-20T10:00:02","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3617"},"modified":"2024-10-11T10:20:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T08:20:45","slug":"strong-branding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/strong-branding\/","title":{"rendered":"Strong Branding: 5 Things Your Brand Needs to Stand Out Amongst the Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How do you build a strong brand? Why is <strong>strong branding<\/strong> so important? These are some of the questions that I will address in this article. To start, take note that a significant part of building a business involves establishing a <span style=\"color: #005d6f;\"><strong>solid<\/strong><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #005d6f;\"><strong>stable\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/choosing-a-brand-name\/\">brand name<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It can take months, if not years, of intensive effort to create the <strong>loyalty<\/strong>, <strong>recognition<\/strong>, and <strong>image<\/strong> that you&#8217;ve been working towards. This is why it&#8217;s crucial to fully understand the ins and outs of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/branding\/united-kingdom-gb\">branding<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, <em>what are the elements of a strong brand<\/em>?<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading as you and I take an in-depth look at the 5 things your brand needs to create have strong branding.<\/p>\n<h2>Develop a Clear Brand Strategy<\/h2>\n<h3>Establishing Your Mission<\/h3>\n<p>To build a <strong>strong brand<\/strong>, you need to develop a clear picture of what you&#8217;re doing and what you stand for.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24.png\" alt=\"starbucks and coca cola: strong branding\" width=\"315\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24.png 2245w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-2048x1448.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-50x35.png 50w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-288x204.png 288w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-576x407.png 576w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-339x240.png 339w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-678x479.png 678w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-373x264.png 373w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-746x527.png 746w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-691x488.png 691w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-1382x977.png 1382w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-973x688.png 973w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-1946x1376.png 1946w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-1048x741.png 1048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-478x338.png 478w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-956x676.png 956w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-516x365.png 516w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-1032x730.png 1032w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-680x481.png 680w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-24-1360x961.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take Starbucks, for instance. This coffee shop has become an international brand. They&#8217;ve developed their business model on the premise of <span style=\"color: #005d6f;\"><strong>striving to be a place<\/strong><\/span> as well as a &#8216;place of routine\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Their humanitarian and community-based approach has created an <em>emotional resilience to their brand<\/em> and has made them exceptionally trusted.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Coca-Cola has created the subconscious impression that they&#8217;re a go-to drink and ideal for social settings. It&#8217;s an immediate thought for many of us whenever we have a get-together or a party. Who&#8217;s buying the Coca-Cola?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5b18LXBpVDo\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5b18LXBpVDo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Undoubtedly, a key element of <strong>strong branding<\/strong> is establishing a <em>clear mission<\/em> that customers and stakeholders can hop on board with.<\/p>\n<h3>Clear Target Audience<\/h3>\n<p>People trust what they relate to. This brings me to another point: selecting a <span style=\"color: #005d6f;\"><strong>target audience<\/strong><\/span>. It&#8217;s without a doubt a lousy strategy to create your company as an aloof entity with pure objectivity and sales in mind.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3626 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25.png\" alt=\"target audience\" width=\"288\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25.png 2245w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-2048x1448.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-50x35.png 50w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-288x204.png 288w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-576x407.png 576w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-339x240.png 339w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-678x479.png 678w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-373x264.png 373w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-746x527.png 746w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-691x488.png 691w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-1382x977.png 1382w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-973x688.png 973w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-1946x1376.png 1946w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-1048x741.png 1048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-478x338.png 478w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-956x676.png 956w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-516x365.png 516w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-1032x730.png 1032w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-680x481.png 680w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-25-1360x961.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/>This outlook won\u2019t sell your products or services. It&#8217;s a flawed logic that some companies attempt to prescribe to, at great expense.<\/p>\n<p>You need to select <em>who you want to sell to<\/em> and then mold your marketing to suit them. It&#8217;s clear to me that Starbucks is attaching itself to the urban on-the-go executive, the tech-savvy entrepreneur, and the environmentally and socially conscious consumer. It&#8217;s <span style=\"color: #005d6f;\"><strong>an image<\/strong><\/span>, and it&#8217;s worked well, with the proof of over 30,000 stores worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>You need to <strong>appeal to your target audience<\/strong> with who you are, what you offer (and how it&#8217;s different, but I&#8217;ll get to that), and what you stand for. A clear viewpoint personifies a successful business.<\/p>\n<h3>Strong Branding Values<\/h3>\n<p>What is it that\u2019s important to your business? Will it be the environment? Will it be equality and diversity? Will it be tradition and consistency? Maybe it&#8217;ll be a mixture of these concerns. Whatever it is, <span style=\"color: #005d6f;\"><strong>your business needs to have clear values<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>This is vital for a <strong>strong brand<\/strong>. Just like with establishing a target audience, it may feel isolating and exclusionary. On the contrary, it&#8217;s the only way to attract and maintain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/customer-loyalty-how-to-retain-customers\/\">customer loyalty and retention<\/a> &#8211; an emotional appeal is vital.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also a great way to establish <span style=\"color: #005d6f;\"><strong>employee loyalty and reduce turnover<\/strong><\/span>. You&#8217;ll also be more likely to attract qualified and genuinely interested candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Further, a lot of business is incurred from employee referrals and testimonies and their marketing efforts.<\/p>\n<h2>Develop Strong Customer Loyalty<\/h2>\n<p>As you\u2019ve already seen, a clear mission, values, and target audience (as part of your <strong>brand strategy<\/strong>) are all keys to unlocking this ultimate goal known as <strong>customer loyalty<\/strong>.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26.png\" alt=\"customer trust\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a day-and-age where a consumer can do an internet search and come up with a hundred different companies within a 100-mile radius that offer very similar products and services to you, it can feel daunting.<\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind, however, that it\u2019s this very diversity of choice that makes it extremely difficult for prospective customers to trust a business, and trust gained is also quickly shattered in the early stages. To enhance this trust, partnering with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/branding\/london-england-gb\">branding agencies in London<\/a> can be a strategic move.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3628 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26.png\" alt=\"customer trust\" width=\"285\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26.png 2245w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-2048x1448.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-50x35.png 50w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-288x204.png 288w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-576x407.png 576w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-339x240.png 339w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-678x479.png 678w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-373x264.png 373w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-746x527.png 746w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-691x488.png 691w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-1382x977.png 1382w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-973x688.png 973w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-1946x1376.png 1946w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-1048x741.png 1048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-478x338.png 478w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-956x676.png 956w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-516x365.png 516w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-1032x730.png 1032w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-680x481.png 680w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/they-wont-push-a-product-26-1360x961.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Understand the Importance of Brand Recognition<\/h2>\n<p>What is a <strong>strong brand identity<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>This is an identity that has formed clear associations within the minds of customers, employees, and those involved in some way with the business.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>If you think of Land Rover, what do you imagine? You probably see sturdy vehicles moving seamlessly over jagged terrain.<\/p>\n<p>This is an example of what it means to establish a <strong>brand identity<\/strong> and what your business is recognized as. Of course, aside from simply making your brand recognizable for something, you can also take several steps to establish good <strong>brand recognition.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>What is Search Engine Optimization?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s a vital part of the modern company&#8217;s brand strategy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/seo\/london-england-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SEO<\/a> is the aspiring heir of the Kingdom of Marketing. With either an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/seo\/united-kingdom-gb\">SEO expert in the United Kingdom<\/a> or an incredibly well-researched marketing management team, you can ensure that your business&#8217;s online presence is optimized to a T.<\/p>\n<p>This is a vital part of strong branding, that is, understanding how a search engine works, what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/focus-keyword\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">keywords<\/a> are, and how to use them to your business&#8217;s advantage.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Design Your Brand Logo<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2481 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200.png\" alt=\"Sortlist Logo\" width=\"151\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-288x288.png 288w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-576x576.png 576w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-339x339.png 339w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-678x678.png 678w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-373x373.png 373w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-746x746.png 746w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-691x691.png 691w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-973x973.png 973w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-1048x1048.png 1048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-478x478.png 478w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-956x956.png 956w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-516x516.png 516w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-1032x1032.png 1032w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-680x680.png 680w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-72x72.png 72w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-130x130.png 130w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/04\/logo-square-1200-x-1200-110x110.png 110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that your brain can process an image within 13 milliseconds? What does this say about the importance of an effective logo? <em>Your logo must be easily recognizable, memorable, and original<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>This is a tall order considering the complexity of today&#8217;s globalized markets, but vital considering its&#8217; competitiveness. Your logo has to be <span style=\"color: #005d6f;\"><strong>different<\/strong><\/span>, and <strong><span style=\"color: #005d6f;\">associable<\/span><\/strong> in some way with the mission, values, and product or service of your company.<\/p>\n<h3>Establishing a Good Name<\/h3>\n<p>What are the elements of a good company name? How does it relate to the company&#8217;s success? How important is it? Well, for one, if your <strong>brand name<\/strong> is easy to remember, it follows that customers will be more likely to retain it in memory.<\/p>\n<p>Further, if their experience of your business is good, they\u2019re much more likely to refer your company to friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>Consider the simplicity of the name &#8216;Apple,&#8217; this is easy to remember, and it immediately draws to your mind <span style=\"color: #005d6f;\"><strong>all the aspects of the business<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>However, an original company name like Apple is hard to come by. Some companies, like LEGO, have taken a unique approach. Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lego.com\/en-us\/aboutus\/lego-group\/the-lego-group-history\/\">the name LEGO<\/a> means play well in Danish? It&#8217;s crucial to be original.<\/p>\n<p>So we know it must be simple, original, but what else? Of course, it needs to be memorable. For instance, Google is a highly memorable brand name. Consider the fact that people often say:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Google it&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>instead of &#8220;do an internet search.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Have a Unique Selling Proposition<\/h2>\n<p>A solid article on <strong>branding<\/strong> is not complete without mentioning the significance of the vital concept of the <em>unique selling proposition or point (USP)<\/em>. This is how a product or business differentiates itself.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, this is aside from just strategic, image, and <strong>marketing management<\/strong>. This is what inherently makes your business different from others.<\/p>\n<p>The differentiator can be minor tweaks in the product, such as using more <span style=\"color: #005d6f;\"><strong>environmentally conscious packaging<\/strong><\/span>. It can even be as much as using entirely different technology that makes the product faster, lighter, cheaper, or stronger.<\/p>\n<p>Creating this unique selling proposition and then articulating it clearly is crucial to a great marketing strategy. 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